A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2797375 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2798772 epoch_slot_no: 12372 block_no: 2797244 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2618 time: 2019-07-03 18:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74e38bf742e77978138cdb8df736c5111c100f13c6aa8960d3ad00e33a0fc06cBlock Operator
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